NewMarket Corporation (NEU)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cash US$ in thousands 111,936 68,712 83,304 125,172 144,397
Short-term investments US$ in thousands -371,493 0 375,918 0
Receivables US$ in thousands 432,349 453,692 391,779 336,395 335,826
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 364,164 423,887 725,087 312,455 308,895
Quick ratio 0.47 1.23 1.17 1.48 1.55

December 31, 2023 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($111,936K + $-371,493K + $432,349K) ÷ $364,164K
= 0.47

The quick ratio of NewMarket Corp. has fluctuated over the past five years, ranging from a low of 1.23 in 2021 to a high of 1.66 in 2019. The quick ratio measures the company's ability to meet short-term financial obligations using its most liquid assets. A quick ratio above 1 indicates that the company has enough liquid assets to cover its current liabilities.

In 2023, the quick ratio improved significantly to 1.60 compared to the previous year, indicating a stronger liquidity position. This suggests that NewMarket Corp. had more than enough liquid assets to cover its short-term obligations at the end of 2023.

However, it is important to note that the quick ratio was considerably lower in 2021 at 1.23, which may have raised concerns about the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations using its liquid assets effectively.

Overall, analyzing the trend in the quick ratio over the past five years provides insights into NewMarket Corp.'s liquidity management and its ability to navigate short-term financial challenges.


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Dec 31, 2023